Before closing the door to 2018, I will try to put my memories into …mostly pictures. New Year’s Eve will soon be here, and it is time to reflect upon the year we are leaving behind. Some people even make a book out of their photos, something I can recommend, as pictures tend to stay with you – to spark even more memories…
This last Lens Artists Photo Challenge of the year 2018, is all about memories. Make a recap of Your 2018! What do you remember most vividly? What precious moments from your everyday life, family, travels, holidays, adventures, meetings, did you capture with your camera?
It is not easy to choose one’s favorite(s) of the year…I know. I tried to pick one photo from every season (sometimes I had to pick two…). Another interesting idea (thank you, Mandy of Silkannthreads… ), is to find one single photo that would represent the whole year. We are looking forward to seeing Your 2018!
Winter, January – A blue morning
March – Getting to know a very special cat breed – the Siberian
Spring, April – Bhutan
Summer, June – 5000 dragon flyers at Fanö, Denmark
July – Milo moving in
July – Lofoten, Norway
Autumn, September – I finally bought a macro lens
October – ”My” old beech tree
November – Forest walk
In the header, December 23, 2018, the day before Christmas Eve – and finally, on the road heading for the New Year, 2019…
I would like to leave you with a quote from a gifted young lady, whose future sadly was taken away from her – but I believe it is the young generation that will have to teach my own generation how we should have lived, and managed, this world. And, a second quote from a grown-up lady’s perspective:
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
― Anne Frank
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”
– Oprah Winfrey
With these two quotes, shining with hope for the future, I wish you all a Happy New Year!
Thank you All for joining us in the challenges – we hope you have enjoyed it just as much as we have! Our first challenge in 2019 will be hosted by Amy, so, welcome aboard on January 5!
HAVE YOU SEEN THESE?
- The dreamy reflections of Ryan Photography
- Angela’s stunning stained glass in Brazil
- Very different angles of life.. at Journeys with Johnbo
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The header photo strikes me as the best of the group, artistically speaking.
Thank you, Steve – also a reminder of the winters we used to have.
”Mais où sont les neiges d’antan?” — François Villon
Yes – where? ”L’Ephitaphe de Villon”, Villon and his remarkable life – we don’t even know where or how his life ended either.
A nice collection of good photos, I specially like the ones with trees…well done!
robert
PS: unfortunately when I photograph trees I am rarely satisfied…
Thank you – and I agree about trees…
I need to practice more my trees photography !
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Hi, I just found your 2018 in review. My favourites are: ”Summer, June – 5000 dragon flyers at Fanö, Denmark” and ”July – Lofoten, Norway”; they’re beautiful shots!
Thank you for commenting! I think I can agree with you on your favorites…they are mine as well!
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Beautiful images.. many thanks for the pingback.. greatly appreciated. Hoping you had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. xx
Thank you – and may the new year bring you much joy and happiness!
You too… Wishing you well xx
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With gratitude between you, Tina, Amy and Patti for creating a wonderful friendly sharing of photos inspired by prompts. As for the Scandinavian countries, I would love to visit again. Macro camera does show everything! Happy New Year, AC.
Thank you for a lovely comment! And Happy New Year to you as well!
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This is always a difficult project – but essential for personal reflection and moving forward!!!
https://lindylecoq.com/2019/01/04/lens-artists-photo-challenge-26-photographic-review-of-2018/
I am glad you found it useful – and even fun? I agree though, it is good for personal reflection!
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The macro flower is marvelous, and Milo so curly cute, the landscape in Norway… wonderful 2018 photos and moments! Wishing you a happy 2019 ahead, and thank you for the occasion to review my photos a little, it felt very nice. 🙂 https://doarnicol.wordpress.com/2019/01/04/revedere-foto-2018-photo-review-2018/
Thank you for joining in, and for your lovely comment! It is always lovely to feel something positive came out of it!
Thank you so much, and wish you too a happy 2019 – filled with joy and beauty!
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Hi, Leya, this is the merry maker of your life, as you called me. 😀 (Thank you for that! <3) Here are my 20 glimpses from my last year's blog. I had fun doing this, as always when you call. Many happy moments to all of us!
https://manjameximoving.wordpress.com/2019/01/04/lens-artists-pc-my-2018-in-photos/
Welcome Miss or Mrs Merrymaker!
Well, you still are!!!
Wonderful to hear this! 🙂 And I didn’t say before how much I love your selection. Such tenderness, of animal and plant kingdom. Humans belong in there too, at least your humans. Here’s to eyes and heart to see with.
Thank you, Manja – eyes and heart!
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Hi Ann-Christine, great photo review of your year 2018. Such precious memories. Thank you for the great theme for me to review my year of joyful moments.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2019/01/03/lens-artists-photo-challenge-26-photographic-review-of-2018/
Thank you for joining in! I will pop over to enjoy your review!
Thank you, Ann-Christine!
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Such beautiful photos.Your photos of trees are so calming. My 2018 review: https://3rsofretirement.com/2019/01/02/2018-in-review/
Thank you, Marie! Soon back at my computer to pop over!
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Such a beautiful review Leya. Here is mine for the year
https://norasphotos4u.wordpress.com/2019/01/02/lens-artists-challenge-26-2018-photographic-review/
Thank you for joining in! I will pop over when I get to my computer!
Oh Leya, these are some of your best. I remember most of them 😀 😀
Here is my entry for this week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2019/01/02/lens-artists-photo-a-week-challenge-photographic-review-of-2018/
Here is a second entry I made for this week.
https://ceenphotography.com/2019/01/02/lens-artists-photo-a-week-challenge-photographic-review-of-2018/
Thank you, Cee! Again😊
Thank you so very much, Cee! I am glad you like them too!
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These balloons in Denmark – what a view, what a photo! A good mixture of photographic skills and being in the right place in right time 😀
Thanks Awa!
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Thank you!
Such lovely images … thank you so much for sharing! Happy New Year 🙂
Thank you for commenting! I am glad you enjoyed them!
Here is my entry. It is thrilling to see all the yearly perspectives from everyone!
https://learnmoreeveryday.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/happy-new-year-a-photographic-review-of-my-blog/
Thank you so much – I have already popped over to enjoy your sensitive and thoughtful entry! Happy New Year
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What a great way to end 2018 with this theme and several lovely photos, Ann-Christine! I enjoy reading everyone’s post. Have a happy and healthy 2019!
The same to you, Helen!
Forgot my post: https://tishfarrell.com/2018/12/31/a-year-looking-over-the-garden-fence-december-2017-december-2018/
Got it! Loved it!
This is a very beautiful gallery, Ann-Christine. Wishing you all the very best for 2019. See you next year 🙂
I am glad you liked it, Tish – Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year! https://365daysblog.com/2018/12/31/358-365-of-365-2018/
The same to you! Wishing you lovely adventures on the way!
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Lovely selection – your versatility is impressive. I can’t pick a favorite! I do adore dew drops and pets and colors…no, I guess I love all of them. Nice job, I can’t wait to see what photos you capture in 2019. Happy New Year!
A lovely comment – thank you – and Happy New Year to you as well – looking forward to seeing more of you next year!
A great collection! Nice display showing the passage of time.
Great colour and detail.
Here’s my one-shot contribution:
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/coast-bathed-in-sunlight/
Thank you very much!
No worries 🙂
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Wonderful shots !
Happy New Year Ann Christine !
Buon Anno !
Max
Thank you, dear Max! Buon Anno!
I have just spent a very pleasant couple of hours going back through the posts reliving 2018 and putting together my review. Great idea for the theme. Now I’m going to get a cup of coffee https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/lens-artists-photo-challenge-2018-the-year-that-was/
I hope you enjoyed your coffee, Pauline! And I am happy you enjoyed your 2018 recap – that is what I just did! Your year must have been a real dream – hope you will have many more of the kind. Both you and Jack! ♥♥
That is the beauty of blogging, being able to look back and jogs the memories.. your year was very special too with the trip to Bhutan. So many beautiful photos.
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These are all wonderful Ann-Christine! You’ve shown every season beautifully – making me envious of your beautiful landscapes and warm fuzzy friends! Best of 2019 to you – and thanks for being such a terrific Lens-Artist team member!
Thank you so much, Tina – it has been great – and best wishes again for the New Year!
hi ann – christine a wonderful selection for review 2018 you have chosen, here is my post, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-2Z9.
greetings robert
Thank you, Robert!
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I like the first one and last one the best. They look like perfect images for Christmas cards! 🙂
Thank you – yes, we were so fortunate to get some snow before Christmas!
I’ve never entered a review of my year before, mostly because of massive indecision. Being able to choose one a month, as you’ve done, really helped with the selection process. I love your pristine snowy forest and also those amazing kites. Here’s mine, after a day’s worth of winnowing: https://elizabatz.com/2018/12/30/favourite-shots-from-2018/
I am glad you wanted to – and did – join in! I believe a recap is helpful to make at least my mind take in what the year was all about. Glad to be of some help too!
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Finally have done my Review for 2018. Thanks for the idea Ann-Christine
http://bushboy.blog/2018/12/31/looking-back-2/
Just enjoyed it! Thank you again for sharing your amazing and fun and entertaining wildlife with us!
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I used our 2018 selfies for this challenge.
https://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2018/12/wits-end-photo-challenge_28.html
What a great idea! Thank you for joining in!
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Hello again Ann-Christine, our review from our nature photography is here: https://tranature.com/2018/12/30/our-first-year-in-review/
And it is, as always, lovely! Thank you!
Thank you Ann-Christine 💜
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I love it
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I love the first image.
I am glad you like it!
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A beautiful review, A-C. The photos are all superb but the one that jumps out at me and grabs my heart strings is the little boy in Bhutan. He is one of the young generation who hopefully will create a better world. For us, it is indeed, another chance to try to get it right. I haven’t thought about my photos yet.
I feel the same about that boy…he is crossing the waters to reach the bridge and get to the other side of the river. And he will. But will he stay with his old traditions and keep his good heart? Bhutan has got the potential.
I fervently hope so.
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What a gorgeous review of 2018, Ann-Christine! I can’t choose a favorite among your monthly images. Thanks for being a valued creative partner this year in the Lens-Artists challenges. All the best to you and your loved ones in 2019. https://pilotfishblog.com/2018/12/29/lens-artists-photo-challenge-27-a-photographic-review-2018/
All the best to you and yours in 2019, Patti! And thank you for brilliant co- work between us all four – so grateful to be a part of the team!
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Happy New Year. I thoroughly enjoyed your review and concur in your hopes for the young generation.
Glad you enjoyed my review! There were not so many lovely flowers as you generally post, but our dry summer destroyed too much…
What an amazing year it has been for you Leya and the photos you have chosen are stunning. I am going to enjoy sorting through this years photos, reliving my memories. It could take a while, but “I will be back…”
So glad you enjoyed my year – looking forward to yours! It is difficult to choose, isn’t it? Hugs to you and Jack
So loved your photos in this recap Ann-Christine. I do love ”your” tree. Thanks for being one of the photo challenge collective and bringing challenges to us. Happy New Year from Australia 🙂
I love your garden and the nature you show us in your posts! Always a delight – the birds! Happy New Year again!
Thank you. I love showing the world my small bit 🙂
Yay, that is what we all love in this blogging community! That is good communication and we learn from each other every day, don’t we?
I love the communication, friendship and sharing ideas for creating great photos. x
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Some breathtaking images, Ann-Christine! What a year it’s been! The little boy striding out in Bhutan… what a memory 🙂 🙂 Thank you for your warm-heartedness always, and for finding the time to encourage and support us all. Happy, healthy 2019 to you!
Sweet Jo, thank You for always being positive and sunny! Enjoy your new life – Happy New Year!
🌞🌞 xx
Beautiful photo choices Leya, and perfect quotes for the occasion. Wishing you a very happy New Year.
Thank you – and wishing you the same!
Your images for 2018 are so beautiful Ann-Christine. Thank you so much for sharing them. 🙂
Thank you – and may you have a blessed New Year!
Well, I needed to sit down, so I’ve created my post, A C: https://suejudd.com/2018/12/29/lens-artists-photo-challenge-26-photographic-review/
Thank you for joining in! I will be back this evening and pop in to see you!
Please do, I think you will like some of it!
And I did!!!
Yay!!
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Some absolute belters happy new Year when it comes Scott
Thank you, Scott – now I learned a new word again😉 And Happy New Year to you and yours!
Thank you for the great ideas and modeling. I continue to be inspired by your challenges, and your posts!
Thank you for a lovely comment – and for being an inspiration!
A beautiful photographic review Ann-Christine, I especially loved your images from Lofoten this year and am delighted to see this magical place again in your selection. Eivor, Pearl and I posted our review yesterday and are happy to link it here too: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/12/28/2018-reflections-through-the-seasons/
We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy New Year and thank you to you, Amy, Tina and Patti for hosting these lovely weekly challenges xxx
Thank you so much, and Happy New Year to you all!
Thank you Ann-Christine! 🙂💖🐕
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Oh, great prompt, A C – I shall get a post together soonish…
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